Make the Outdoors Your Gym

I've biked all over the U.S. and in several other countries, and Ocean Cyclery is, hands down, the best bike shop I've encountered. Jeff and Houston are top-notch mechanics who keep my Bianchi road bike flying smoothly. I especially appreciate their patience and kindness when I ask a thousand questions about the care and feeding of my beast. They have never made me feel disrespected or ignored, which, as a middle-aged woman cyclist, I sadly cannot say for many other bike shops. Indeed, Jeff has gone out of his way to show me how to make basic repairs and adjustments, building my skills and confidence. As for the shop: Ocean stocks a thoughtful range of parts and accessories, from budget family to top-flight professional. Prices are fair for the quality and the area (people, we ain't in Kansas, and Ocean has to pay their rent, too). And when you consider the quality of the service and expertise of the mechanics, the prices are a steal. In short, Ocean is a venerated institution, and I feel very lucky to live close enough to visit them regularly.